Philosophy MPhil

The MPhil in Philosophy is a full-time course, introducing students to the skills needed in philosophical research. Students work with supervisors to write two research essays: the first of up to 4,000 words, the second of up to 8,000 words; and a dissertation of up to 12,000 words. Students also take part as a group in a collaborative weekly seminar, run during Michaelmas and Lent Terms, in which they learn presentation and discussion skills by presenting their own research and by discussing presentations by other students.<br/><br/>**The main aims of the MPhil in Philosophy are:**<br/><br/><br/>- to give students with relevant experience at first-degree level the opportunity to carry out focused research in the discipline under close supervision; and<br/><br/><br/>- to give students the opportunity to acquire or develop skills and expertise relevant to their research interests.<br/><br/><br/>**Learning Outcomes**<br/>By the end of the programme, students will have:<br/><br/><br/>- a comprehensive understanding of techniques, and a thorough knowledge of the literature, applicable to their own research;<br/><br/><br/>- demonstrated originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in their field;<br/><br/><br/>- shown abilities in the critical evaluation of current research and research techniques and methodologies; and<br/><br/><br/>- demonstrated some self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and acted autonomously in the planning and implementation of research.<br/>